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Meanings of defeat by in English

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Usage of defeat by in English
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They fall to third place following their surprise defeat by Railway Union.
The Irish Times
2
Arsenal will certainly be hoping their defeat by Chelsea is quickly forgotten.
The Guardian
3
The previous summer there was the defeat by Iceland in Euro 2016.
The Guardian
4
Even in defeat by Germany, Howard was solid -making seven saves.
The Guardian
5
Once is enough to feel defeat by the wit of a Galilean.
The Coming of the King
6
But this scheme they could themselves defeat by remaining at their posts.
The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France
7
After their defeat by Gideon, however, we hear of them no more.
Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations
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Writer says defeat by the House of budget resolution isn't surprising.
The new yorker
9
Iraq's regular military has not recovered from last year's defeat by Islamic State.
Reuters
10
It also boosted morale following the home defeat by Germany at the weekend.
The Irish Times
11
Instead, Florida State sustained its third consecutive defeat by six points or fewer.
Reuters
12
We showed some great character after the defeat by West Brom.
The Guardian
13
Last Saturday's dismal home FA Cup defeat by Portsmouth was the final straw.
The Irish Times
14
Then this January came the Australian Open semi-final defeat by Djokovic.
The Guardian
15
Murray did not dismiss the idea outright following defeat by Querrey.
Reuters
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Moscow backed Najibullah; U.S. policy sought his defeat by military force.
Ghost wars
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